Decadent, when used in regard to food, typically refers to "something that is luxuriously self-indulgent, often rich, and lavish in taste presentation". That description definitely refers to this Tres Leches cake served at a recent luncheon I attended. While waiting for the meeting to start my table companions found ourselves quietly sampling this dessert. We … Continue reading Dec-a-dent, oh my!
Pioneer Memorial Library, Fredericksburg, Texas During the brutal heat of the Summer of 2023 I boldly stated that I would never, ever, ever again complain about winter weather. I'm cold natured and the winter cold cuts right through me. I tolerate winter with thick sweaters, soups, and fireplaces. When the first cool spell finally arrived … Continue reading The Winter Landscape
It was so hot last summer that, unfortunately, I did not do much grilling. I knew it was time to start the grill when a neighbor was grilling - actually barbecuing because of the aroma of the sauce - all of yesterday afternoon and into the evening. Oh the smell of barbecue on the grill … Continue reading The First Grill Night of 2024
no bed of lettuce or parsley garnish, served plain on a Noritake Sterling Cove salad plate Oh yes, the infamous green Jell-O salad that appears at every church potluck and on many grandmother's holiday table. We've all seen it and, most likely tasted it. It's one of those foods your either like or despise! Lime … Continue reading Have you seen this before?
One day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came with them. The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the Lord, “From roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it.” Job 1:6-7 NIV I've always envisioned God sitting in the great conference room of heaven waiting for the angels … Continue reading Roaming about the earth and signs
It's time for those little pumpkins to run and run and have some fun! I've always loved this little rhyme; it's one those little things that makes you smile everytime! Happy Halloween!
On this Day in Texas History ~ On September 25, 1922, WOAI-San Antonio, the first radio station in South Texas, aired its first broadcast. Did you know the call sign was randomly assigned from a sequential list? Although currently the Mississippi River is used as the dividing line between western "K" and eastern "W" call … Continue reading Turn on your radio!
I've had a puzzle on this little breakfast table for several weeks. After finishing it I decided to set the table with a late summer, transitioning into fall setting. I love these colors and the china - Silver Cove by Noritake, manufactured from 1986-1999. It reminds me of Art Deco style architecture! Obviously, I had … Continue reading Teacup Tuesday: transitioning into fall
The back of my car filled with the doomed balloons. Nice and cool at that time! My first balloon tower (created for the recent dog show and our breed specialty) ended in disaster after being transported to its intended location. Most of the balloons popped when I took them from the 70 degree car into … Continue reading Balloon Fun
Did you ever sing a silly song about purple stew? It was a Girl Scout favorite and I can still see those precious little girls in my troop skipping around a campfire belting out the words. Makin' a purple stew, mmmmhhhhmmmm, mmmmmhhhmmmmm,Makin' a purple stoobie-doobie-oobie-doobiePurple potatoes, and purple tomatoes and YOU!. It starts with someone … Continue reading Makin’ a Purple Stew
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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